🐟 Easy Mediterranean Baked Fish
A light, flavorful, and quick dish baked with olive oil, herbs, garlic, lemon, and fresh vegetables. Ready in 20 minutes!
⭐ Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
Fish
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2–3 fish fillets (cod, tilapia, haddock, snapper, or any white fish)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp lemon zest
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & pepper to taste
Vegetable Topping (Mediterranean Style)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
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¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
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¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
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2 tbsp capers (optional)
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2 tbsp olive oil
🔧 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat to 200°C (400°F).
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Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
2. Season the Fish
In a bowl, mix together:
✔ olive oil
✔ lemon juice + zest
✔ garlic
✔ oregano
✔ paprika
✔ salt & pepper
Brush or rub this mixture all over the fish fillets.
3. Add Mediterranean Topping
In another bowl, toss together:
✔ cherry tomatoes
✔ onion
✔ olives
✔ capers
✔ parsley
✔ olive oil
✔ pinch of salt & pepper
Spread this mixture evenly around and on top of the fish.
4. Bake
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, depending on thickness.
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Fish should flake easily with a fork.
🍽️ Serve With
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Lemon rice or herbed quinoa
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Greek salad
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Roasted vegetables
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Warm whole wheat pita
⭐ Optional Boosts
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Add sliced zucchini or bell peppers to the pan.
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Add feta cheese on top before baking.
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Substitute fish with salmon—increase baking time to 20–22 minutes.
